Maastricht Programe Master PDF

Master's programmes in Business and Economics
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Language of instruction: English MSc International Business MSc Human Decision Science MSc Management of Learning MSc Economic Studies MSc Information and Network Economics MSc Financial Economics MSc Fiscale Economie MSc Econometrics and Operations Research MSc Global Supply Chain Management and Change MSc Business Research MSc Economic and Financial Research
Why study at Maastricht University?

Problem-Based Learning Problem-Based Learning (PBL) clearly illustrates Maastricht Universitys innovative character. PBL is more than just acquiring knowledge; its about exchanging knowledge in a challenging and effective way. By exploring a number of real-life social issues with your fellow students, you learn to think like an academic and acquire essential skills such as presenting viewpoints, debating, writing texts and working in international teams. Top quality Maastricht University is renowned for excellence and innovation in learning. High rankings in Dutch and international publications attest to our focus on quality. We cherish and stimulate talent. Our graduates are highly skilled professionals that can be found in business and academia around the world. International outlook Maastricht University is the most international university in the Netherlands. We offer unique Europe-focused and internationally-oriented masters programmes, most of which are taught in English. About half of the students and one-third of the academic staff come from abroad. In all, more than 100 nationalities are represented at Maastricht University. This cultural diversity in students and teaching staff greatly contributes to establishing our international classroom. UM Alumni get results UM alumni typically pursue careers focused on Europe and the world, and do well in both national and international companies and in academic and cultural institutions. According to a ROA (Maastricht University Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market) report, 87% of Maastricht University graduates have found employment within a year of graduation, 8% continue studying, and the unemployment rate of UM alumni decreases from 4.1% to 0.4% within five years of graduation. The city of Maastricht Maastricht is one of the oldest and most charming cities in the Netherlands. It has a beautiful mix of historical and modern architecture. It is safe and compact almost everything can be reached on foot or by bike. But Maastricht is also a lively student city with a distinctly European feel.
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Message from the dean MSc International Business Accountancy Controlling Entrepreneurship and SME Management Finance Information Management and Business Intelligence Marketing-Finance Organisation: Management, Change and Consultancy Strategic Marketing Strategy and Innovation Supply Chain Management MSc Human Decision Science MSc Management of Learning MSc Economic Studies Competition and Regulation Public Economics Managerial Economics Social Economics European Economic Policy Global Innovation Economics MSc Information and Network Economics MSc Financial Economics MSc Fiscale Economie
Maastricht University is signatory of the Code of conduct with respect to international students in Dutch higher education. More information about this code of conduct is available at www.internationalstudy.nl
Our promise to you We are building an international network school where we look towards the future and beyond borders, where inspiration and the exchange of value lead to success. Our values Forward thinking. We look towards the future, beyond conventions and beyond borders. Making progress is all about forward thinking. Value exchange. In everything we do, we are determined to add value to our international network and community. In return, we are enriched by and appreciate the value that we receive from others. Inspiring. We strive to inspire our community and partners all over the world, not through what we say, but through our actions. Challenging people inspires people.
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MSc Econometrics and Operations Research MSc Global Supply Chain Management and Change MSc Business Research MSc Economic and Financial Research
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All programmes in this brochure are accredited by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). For more information on NVAO, please visit www.nvao.nl
Message from the dean

You want a masters degree recognised around the world. And you want skills and experience that will prepare you for further studies or a successful career. At the School of Business and Economics (SBE), youll find all this and more.
International and diverse

Maastricht is a charming and vibrant city. Located at the crossroads of the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, its a microcosm of cultures and languages. And so, too, is SBE. Our staff and students come from almost 50 different countries. All our programmes have an international focus, with almost all courses taught in English. And we have academic and corporate partners all over the world, which gives you great opportunities to study or intern abroad.
with employers through internships, recruitment events and company visits. Career services are incorporated into all programmes. And our alumni circles organise regular networking opportunities.
Innovative and dynamic

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is the methodology for which we are famous. This means small tutorial groups, close contact with your tutors, and a highly interactive style of learning. PBL trains you to be an active and independent participant. These skills are a huge plus in todays job market.
Research and reputation

At SBE, you learn from the best. Our research is consistently rated first or second in national peer reviews. Whats more, we are among the 52 business schools worldwide that have been granted the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA). We also consistently get high praise in the Dutch, German and international rankings.
Practical and professional

Employers like our graduates because they are trained in valuable, real-life skills: managing yourself and your team, giving and receiving constructive criticism, meeting deadlines, producing concrete results, and taking responsibility, but also taking risks. To prepare you for the international labour market, we have initiated the International Classroom Development Programme, in which you will learn to work in teams composed of various different nationalities. We also put you in direct contact
Start here go anywhere

In short, SBE provides the highest quality education and a springboard to the next step. Youll find that the knowledge, skills and experience from your SBE masters will put you on the best possible footing. We look forward to welcoming you here. Prof. Jos Lemmink Dean, School of Business and Economics
MSc International Business
Business without borders

International business covers all aspects of commerce across borders. A broad subject, the programme has been divided into a series of specialisations, meaning that you can focus on your own interests and future ambitions. Though each specialisation is unique, they all centre on business in an international environment through the extensive use of case studies, real life business problems, skills training and a masters thesis. You will graduate with the broad analytical and theoretical skills required for an international business career and a deep understanding of your chosen specialisation. International Business is a versatile programme, with many specialisations available in either a full- or part-time format. All specialisations start twice yearly in February and September.
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Career prospects
Your understanding of international business issues, combined with the interpersonal and leadership skills gained during your studies, will make you an asset to any organisation. Many of our students find jobs before they graduate. Graduates have found positions as: marketing managers (financial) consultants product managers business engineers at
International Business applicants should be:

interested in business across borders able to think analytically prepared to work hard focused on an international career
consultancy firms, such as Capgemini and Accenture large multinationals, such as Shell and Philips SMEs governmental and non-governmental organisations
Accountancy Controlling
Specialisations
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Duration
Accounting and Control Entrepreneurship and SME Management Finance Information Management & Business Intelligence Marketing-Finance Strategic Marketing Strategy and Innovation Supply Chain Management
Organisation: Management, Change and Consultancy English
Specialisation
What will you learn?

international accounting principles to design internal accounting systems that help managers make good business decisions to prepare and interpret financial statements to provide assurance on the reliability of reporting mechanisms
Accountancy
Interpreting information for better business decisions
Do you want to get right to the core of business working within the central nerve system of any company? Do you aspire to become an auditor or financial consultant? Accountancy puts you on the fast track to success. Accountants use financial information as the basis for company decisions about people and products and have a central role in decision-making processes. They have two distinct roles: financial consultants interpret information, enabling resource allocation decisions essential to achieving organisational goals auditors check and verify the reliability of that information
Accountancy applicants should be:

enthusiastic team players knowledgeable in the way organisations work trained in quantitative reasoning critical thinkers A bachelors degree in any discipline is required, though a high level of achievement is more important than the subject itself.
Course outline
There are certain compulsory courses within the specialisation, as well as an elective.
Accountancy Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Internal Control Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis Financial Accounting Management Control Completing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Assurance Services Elective
NB. The course outline applies to the September start date at the time of publishing. Details of the specialisation could change, or may differ for the February start date. Before applying, please check our website for the latest information.
Maastricht University is internationally recognized for its quality education. I noticed when applying for my first job, and again when applying for the international study programme Chartered Global Management Accountant in London.
Elise van Laarhoven, Shell Chemicals Europe BV
Career prospects
Accountancy students will have intensive interaction with companies, including company visits, networking with potential employers, and guest lectures and workshops given by audit firms. These opportunities will open up employment possibilities before graduation. After graduation, you can take either a Dutch post-graduate programme or an international post-graduate programme to become a Registered Auditor (see www.umra.nl). You can obtain this qualification part-time while working. At the post-graduate stage, links with the corporate world are even stronger, integral to firm management and executive development.
Fast facts
Programme: MSc International Business Specialisation: Accountancy Language: English Duration: 1 year full-time Start date(s): in February and September Study load per week: 8 hrs classes; 12 hrs group work; 20 hrs individual study. Total 40 hours Learning method: problem-based learning; guest lectures; presentations; assignments; papers Assessment method: written exams; final papers; group participation Options: - 2-year part-time programme (Fridays only, in Dutch) - Double degree programme with EDHEC Business School and Queens School of Business for SBE IB or EBE bachelors graduates
More information:
www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/sbe/master
Specialisation

to design management control instruments such as scorecards, managerial incentives and budgets to implement strategies and assessing and reporting on their effectiveness to design and improve internal reporting systems to improve management decisions
Controlling
Assessing information for informed decisions
Do you want to know where business information comes from and how to interpret it? Are you interested in management control? Do you aspire to work at the heart of any business organisation? Controllers are often compared to the navigators on ships: they know where the ship is and where it needs to go. Controllers gather, prepare, interpret and assess information, allowing them to advise managers on the best decisions to make. Controllers play a major role in profitability analyses, performance evaluation, and the viability of mergers & acquisitions.
Controlling applicants should be:

generally interested in how businesses work able to think critically educated in quantitative reasoning a team player and be interested in people A bachelors degree in any discipline is required though a high level of achievement is more important than the subject itself.
Course outline
Controlling Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Cases in Management Information Systems Strategic Performance Analysis Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis Financial Accounting Management Control Completing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Internal Control Elective
Career prospects
Controllers work in many businesses. Companies contribute seminars and lectures to the curriculum and organise case studies working with people in the field. Graduates have found positions as: controllers, finance managers and finance directors in multinationals such as Philips, Unilever, and Shell general managers in major firms CEOs and CFOs controllers in firms Controlling graduates can also either take a Dutch post-graduate programme (see www.emfc.nl) or an international post-graduate programme (see www.iemfc.nl), both focused on qualifying as a Chartered Controller.
Fast facts
Programme: MSc International Business Specialisation: Controlling Language: English Duration: 1 year full-time Start date(s): in February and September Study load per week: 8 hrs classes; 12 hrs group work; 20 hrs individual study. Total 40 hours Learning method: problem-based learning; guest lectures; presentations; assignments; papers Assessment method: written and oral exams; final papers; group participation Optional: double degree programme with EDHEC Business School and Queens School of Business for SBE IB or EBE bachelors graduates
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Specialisation

to identify and enhance entrepreneurial opportunities to develop, build and grow new business to apply academic literature in the context of entrepreneurship and SME management
Entrepreneurship and SME Management

Gaining entrepreneurial experience while studying
Do you want to become an entrepreneur or an entrepreneurial manager in a small or medium sized enterprise? Do you want to start your career during your studies? Entrepreneurship and SME Management teaches you how and why management of entrepreneurial and SME ventures requires a different approach than in large corporations. Advanced courses address managerial issues related to strategy, organisation, marketing, finance and accounting in the context of entrepreneurial ventures and SMEs. You will also put academic theory into practice either as a group of students starting up your own company or by assisting the management team of an existing SME in growing its business.
Entrepreneurship and SME Management applicants should be:

excited by the prospect of blended learning rather than just academic papers and books able to interact with others, open to exchanging feedback ambitious and results oriented (without a nine-to-five mentality) Students with any bachelors degree can apply, although disciplinary backgrounds, prior work experiences and international experience helps.
Course outline
Entrepreneurship and SME Management Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Entrepreneurial Theory and Research Entrepreneurial Finance Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis Value-Based Marketing Control and Accountability in SMEs Completing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis International Business Research Elective Entrepreneurial or SME Management
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The dynamic and international environment at SBE has helped me considerably with my work at a fast-paced, global company like Google.
Billy van den Ende, Google
Career prospects
The Maastricht Centre for Entrepreneurship provides an excellent infrastructure for networking with students, graduates and business partners. The SME Portal helps regional firms to use the know-how of its academics and students to improve and grow. Our graduates have found positions as: entrepreneurs or owner/managers of a family business business developers in established firms (both SMEs and multinational enterprises) management consultants or researchers at public policy research institutes analysts at venture capital firms and banks PhD students
Fast facts
Programme: MSc International Business Specialisation: Entrepreneurship and SME Management Language: English Duration: 1 year full-time Start date(s): in February and September Study load per week: 8 hrs classes; 16 hrs group work; 16 hrs individual study. Total 40 hours Learning method: problem-based learning; guest lectures; presentations; assignments; papers Assessment method: written and oral exams; final papers; group participation Options: - 2-year part-time programme - Double degree programme with EDHEC Business School and Queens School of Business for SBE IB or EBE bachelors graduates
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Specialisation

financial research methods to analyse and solve a wide range of financial problems to use analytical and quantitative tools to support decision-making processes to discuss financial issues at a strategic and managerial level
Finance
Training the finance professionals of the future
Are you interested in the link between finance and modern business? Do you want to know how companies adhere to financial regulations while focusing on growth? Are you curious about the specific financial issues facing organisations operating across borders? Finance is the ideal preparation for engaging in a global economy where business and finance are inextricably linked. Business professionals today need to understand, analyse and manage financial problems, from formulating attractive salary structures for employees to raising capital and identifying new investment opportunities. Lecturers who also work in the industry teach many of the finance courses.
Finance applicants should be:

interested in finance in a business environment analytical, logical thinkers comfortable working in an international environment strong team players able to master real-life cases self-starters, as the specialisation requires individual input
Course outline
Finance Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Corporate Governance and Restructuring Corporate and Venture Finance Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis Behavioural Finance Risk Management Completing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Financial Research Methods Elective
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Ive learned skills I can really apply.

Hilde Sijbring, Rabobank International
Career prospects
As a result of tighter financial regulations and calls for more transparency, graduates with the skills to tackle a wide range of business financial problems are in high demand. Your ability to understand financial details while maintaining a strategic overview will make you an asset to almost any organisation. Graduates have found positions in: international financial institutions large multinationals consultancy firms regulatory bodies
Fast facts
Programme: MSc International Business Specialisation: Finance Language: English Duration: 1 year full-time Start date(s): in February and September Study load per week: 8 hrs classes; 14 hrs group work; 18 hrs individual study. Total: 40 hours Learning method: problem-based learning; guest lectures; presentations; assignments; papers Assessment method: written and oral exams; final papers; group participation; attendance Options: - 2- year part-time programme - Double degree programme with EDHEC Business School and Queens School of Business for SBE IB or EBE bachelors graduates
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Specialisation

to apply business intelligence techniques to solve a wide range of business problems to address the challenges involved in managing technology (projects)
Information Management and Business Intelligence

How to compete with information technology
Rapid growth in the adoption of new technologies has resulted in a skyrocketing demand for Information Technology (IT) and Business Intelligence/Analytics (BI/BA) professionals. Do you want to help organisations enhance their decision-making capabilities through the use of IT? Do you want to learn how organisations can effectively manage the IT function? Information systems act as the central nervous system of contemporary organisations. We train students to help organisations in designing, developing and managing this central nervous system. Real-life case studies keep this specialisation current.
Information Management and Business Intelligence applicants should be:

interested in the use of IT to solve business problems well-versed in strategic decision-making and business modelling A bachelors degree in international business or a similar programme is desirable, but not mandatory.
Course outline
Information Management and Business Intelligence Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Cases in Management Information Systems Data Management Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis IT project management Managing ICT in a global environment Completing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Business Analysis Business Intelligence Case Study
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I feel like Ive been well prepared for the labour market.
Arjan Tiessen, Rabobank
Career prospects
There are a significant shortage of IT and BI professionals in the labour market. New business applications of technology will only add to the demand. The specialisation has direct links with DSM, Vodafone, AirFrance-KLM, Sabic Europe and several IT consultancy firms, who provide guest lectures. You will have access to excellent job opportunities. Graduates have found positions in: IT consultancy firms like Capgemini and Accenture major IT vendors like Google and SAP strategy departments of multinationals, such as Shell governmental and non-profit organisations
Fast facts
Programme: MSc International Business Specialisation: Information Management and Business Intelligence Language: English Duration: 1 year full-time Start date(s): in February and September Study load per week: 8 hrs classes; 8 hrs group work; 24 hrs individual study. Total: 40 hours Learning method: problem-based learning; lectures; presentations; papers Assessment method: written exams; papers; participation Options: - 2-year part-time programme - Double degree programme with EDHEC Business School and Queens School of Business for SBE IB or EBE bachelors graduates
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Specialisation

to translate marketing activities into financial performance to develop innovative (financial) products and services to assess risks in relation to market returns to take part in strategic decision-making
Marketing-Finance
Identifying marketing actions that drive financial performance
Are you interested in how companies can create value for their stakeholders? Do you want to know the secret of launching successful products? Are you intrigued by how people make financial decisions? This unique specialisation will help you find the answers to these questions. This specialisation is the first of its kind to integrate core elements from both the marketing and finance disciplines. You will explore topics including financial decision-making, new (financial) product/services development, relationship marketing, and the impact of marketing actions on shareholder value.
Marketing-Finance applicants should be:

interested in an interdisciplinary specialisation prepared for a challenging learning experience willing to excel A background in finance, economics, marketing or social sciences is a plus. Some prior knowledge of marketing and finance, such as a major or minor in your bachelors studies, is recommended.
Course outline
Marketing-Finance Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Shareholder Value and Market-Based Assets Institutional Investors Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis Behavioural Finance Financial Product Development: A Marketing-Finance Approach Completing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Customer Analysis Research for Marketing Decision Making
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The opportunity to study both Marketing and Finance is exactly what the doctor ordered!
Christopher Pea, Bring it Promotions
Career prospects
You will graduate from this specialisation with the skills necessary for a career in marketing, banking, financial services, and risk management. Your ability to understand finance and marketing theory and methods and translate them into added value will make you an asset in both the private and public sector. Graduates have found positions in: large multinationals banks, brokerages and insurance companies management consulting European institutions
Fast facts
Programme: MSc International Business Specialisation: Marketing-Finance Language: English Duration: 1 year full-time Start date(s): in February and September Study load per week: 8 hrs classes; 12 hrs group work; 20 hrs individual study. Total: 40 hours Learning method: problem-based learning; real life case studies / projects, guest lectures; presentations; assignments; papers Assessment method: written and oral exams; final papers; group participation; attendance Optional double degree programme with EDHEC Business School and Queens School of Business for SBE IB or EBE bachelors graduates
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Specialisation

current academic research on the management of change and learning the role of managers in organisations and leadership insights into the functioning of organisations and the people within a solid, theoretical basis for analysing change and learning within organisations
Organisation: Management, Change and Consultancy

Developing your leadership abilities
Are you a critical thinker curious about how organisations function? Do you have the ambition to become a top manager or leader in the corporate world? Do you want to get the best out of the people you work with? Managing people is essential to organisational success, though the question of how to manage an organisations most important asset - its people poses constant challenges. This specialisation equips you with solid knowledge on the management of people in organisations, combining academic rigor with practical relevance. You will think critically and reflect on organisations and people at work.
Organisation: Management, Change and Consultancy applicants should be:

genuinely interested in how managers, employees, and consultants think, act, and interact engaged in why companies function internally in a specific ways interested in psychology as it applies to business You can apply for this specialisation with a bachelors degree in any discipline. An understanding of quantitative methods is a plus.
Course outline
Organisation: Management, Change and Consultancy Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Organisational Change and Consultancy Managing Organisational Change Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis Leadership Managers @ Work Completing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis International Business Research Elective
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Career prospects
The specialisation maintains relationships with well-known companies, consultancy firms, and public organisations. Industry experts are invited to give guest lectures on management. Graduates have found positions in: well-known firms in the Netherlands, Europe, and the world general management functions from human resource management to management consulting.
Fast facts
Programme: MSc International Business Specialisation: Organisation: Management, Change and Consultancy Language: English Duration: 1 year full-time Start date(s): in February and September Study load per week: 8 hrs classes; 12 hrs group work; 20 hrs individual study. Total 40 hours. Learning method: problem-based learning; guest lectures; presentations; assignments; papers Assessment method: written exams; final papers; presentations; group participation Options: - Double degree programme with Universidade Nova de Lisboa for both SBE bachelors graduates and bachelors graduates from other universities - Double degree programme with EDHEC Business School and Queens School of Business for SBE IB or EBE bachelors graduates.
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Specialisation

to see marketing problems in context to understand and propose alternative solutions to these problems to build and maintain strong customer relationships to think pragmatically and apply the theory you have learned to conduct market research that gets you the answers you need to manage international teams and marketing strategies
Strategic Marketing
Building customer relationships to create value
Do you know what role marketing plays in international business? Have you ever wondered why customer relationships are so important to business success? Do you want to find out how marketing can be utilised to create the most value? Strategic Marketing revolves around two core areas: relationships and value. Other classic marketing components, such as international marketing, brand management and new product development, are also addressed.
Strategic Marketing applicants should be:

engaged in learning about marketing able to think analytically and creatively eager to try new approaches good with people interested in working in a fast-paced international environment well-versed in statistics
Course outline
Strategic Marketing Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Relationship Management Return on Marketing Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis Value-Based Marketing Marketing Innovation Management Completing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Customer Analysis Research for Marketing Decision Making
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The academic standard of the teaching staff is very high and they have always time to give you support.
Colin Bom, Slow Food UK
Career prospects
As a Strategic Marketing graduate you will know how to think practically and creatively, which is essential for conveying a strong marketing message. You will have the business and managerial skills for a range of exciting jobs, including product or brand manager, marketing analyst and account manager. Graduates have found positions in: consulting firms B2C and B2B companies large multinationals research institutes or departments
Fast facts
Programme: MSc International Business Specialisation: Strategic Marketing Language: English Duration: 1 year full-time Start date(s): in February and September Study load per week: 10 hrs classes; 15 hrs group work; 15 hrs individual study. Total: 40 hours Learning method: problem-based learning; guest lectures; presentations; assignments; papers Assessment method: written exams; final papers; group participation Options: - 2-year part-time programme - Double degree programme with EDHEC Business School and Queens School of Business for SBE IB or EBE bachelors graduates - Double degree programme with QUT Business School and Universidade Nova de Lisboa for both SBE bachelors graduates and bachelors graduates from other universities
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Specialisation

to think critically about strategic business issues and put them into context within an organisation to maintain an overview of a company and its capabilities to understand the international business environment and the importance of innovation to work in a team and communicate with people of multiple nationalities
Strategy and Innovation

Creating competitive advantage through change
Are you curious about how companies are affected by globalisation? Are you eager to analyse how organisations can gain a competitive advantage in uncertain, dynamic environments? Do you want to find out how innovation can impact future business sustainability? The Strategy and Innovation specialisation will provide you with a deep analytical understanding of the strategic decisions facing international companies and the importance of innovation in sustainable business development. Using real-life, relevant case studies, you will explore issues such as competitive analysis of a companys market environment, entrepreneurship, mergers and acquisition and sustainable development as a strategic tool.
Strategy and Innovation applicants should be:

interested in international business team players with good interpersonal skills able to think creatively and find new approaches to old problems A bachelors degree in business or a business-related subject is desirable but not essential.
Course outline
Strategy and Innovation Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 International Competitive Analysis and Strategy Entrepreneurship and Innovation Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis Alliances and M&As Business Innovation and Sustainable Development Completing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis International Business Research Elective
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"This specialisation has taught me a great deal about how international corporations work and how they can innovate and grow.
Maarten Scholts, Moonen Packaging
Career prospects
Companies are looking for managers with a good grounding in international business that are able to connect a companys operations to its position in the external environment. Graduates have found positions in: business or strategy consultancy firms large multinationals SMEs supply chain departments HRM departments non-governmental organisations
Fast facts
Programme: MSc International Business Specialisation: Strategy and Innovation Language: English Duration: 1 year full-time Start date(s): in February and September Study load per week: 8 hrs classes; 8 hrs group work; 24 hrs individual study. Total: 40 hours Learning method: problem-based learning; guest lectures; presentations; assignments; papers Assessment method: written exams; final papers; group participation Options: - 2-year part-time programme - Double degree programme with Universidade Nova de Lisboa for both SBE bachelors graduates and bachelors graduates from other universities - Double degree programme with EDHEC Business School and Queens School of Business for SBE IB or EBE bachelors graduates
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Specialisation

to understand all the links in the supply chain and how they are interconnected to offer commercially viable solutions that make and keep supply chains competitive to maintain an overview of supply chain processes and evaluate where they could be improved to interpret customer wants and needs, and translate these into value propositions to communicate with different groups of internal and external stakeholders
Supply Chain Management

People and products key links in the supply chain
Does the global flow of goods and services fascinate you? Are you interested in every link of the supply chain, from product development to distribution? Can you see the competitive advantage of reducing the time to market of new products? In a globalised economy, the process of product development through to distribution is an international process. Supply Chain Management integrates a broad range of disciplines covering every link in the supply chain. This means optimisation of purchasing, logistics and marketing processes and strategic cooperation with suppliers, distributors and customers.
Supply Chain Management applicants should be:

interested in purchasing, logistics, operations management and/or supply chain management good with people and communication analytically and strategically minded open to new ideas and approaches customer oriented
Course outline
Supply Chain Management Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Purchasing Management Retailing and Distribution Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis Supply Chain Operations Supply Chain Metrics Completing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Research Methods
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This masters degree has proved extremely valuable for my current job, where I am responsible for the management of Martinair cabin crews.
Laurent Lebouille, Martinair Holland N.V.
Career prospects
As competition increases in the global marketplace, the demand for highly trained supply chain managers will grow. You will have the theoretical, practical and managerial tools to prepare you for a position as a supply chain manager, logistics manager or purchasing manager in almost any industry. You will be an asset to companies that are expanding and the competitiveness of large multinationals. Graduates have found positions in: large multinationals logistical service providers Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) first- and second-tier suppliers
Fast facts
Programme: MSc International Business Specialisation: Supply Chain Management Language: English Duration: 1 year full-time Start date(s): in February and September Study load per week: 8 hrs classes; 8 hrs group work; 24 hrs individual study. Total: 40 hours Learning method: problem-based learning; guest lectures; presentations; assignments; papers; lab sessions; company visits Assessment method: written exams; final papers; group participation Options: - 2-year part-time programme - Double degree programme with EDHEC Business School and Queens School of Business for SBE IB or EBE bachelors graduates
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Human Decision Science

Human decisions are key to our society
Due to increasing knowledge and scientific progress, we have more and more information at our disposal. At the same time, we face growing uncertainty in the midst of economic crises, climate change, and terrorism. It is both increasingly difficult and yet also increasingly important to understand how people make decisions. Human Decision Science gives you a thorough understanding of the cognitive and social aspects of the human decision-making process, combining the best of two worlds: economic and game-theoretic analysis and psychology. A genuinely interdisciplinary study, the programme is offered jointly by Maastrichts School of Business and Economics (SBE) and the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience (FPN). You take courses from both faculties and your thesis is co-supervised by a staff member from each. The first term consists of mandatory courses, while the second term allows you to choose an elective from various areas of human decision science. You will also write a thesis exploring a topic from the elective or a more fundamental topic from the compulsory courses.
Human Decision Science applicants should:

have a bachelors degree in the social or natural sciences, such as economics, business, psychology, political science, mathematics, physics or computer science be analytical thinkers with an interest in applied
Course outline
There are certain compulsory courses within the programme, as well as electives.
Human Decision Science Economic Perspective Summer period Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Mathematics / Statistics pre-course (voluntary) Theory of Individual and Strategic Decision Negotiation and Allocation Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis Application Phase: Electives Writing the Masters Thesis Integration Workshop Cognitive Psychology and Cognition Experiments Social Psychology and Interaction Experiments Psychology Perspective
NB. The details of the programme could change; before applying, please check our website for the latest information.
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problems involving the human factor enjoy the combination of an empirical and a formal mathematical approach
Fast facts
Programme: MSc Human Decision Science Language: English Duration: 1 year full-time Start date(s): September Study load per week: 40 hours Learning method: problem-based learning; guest lectures; presentations; assignments; papers Assessment method: written and oral exams, practical exams, assignments, presentations, final paper, group participation. Options: you can extend your studies abroad at one of our partner universities.
Career prospects
This programme gives you a head start wherever human decisions are important. You will be equipped to work in interdisciplinary teams dealing with strategic issues and conflicts of all kinds. Your choice of application courses lay the direction your career path will go. Graduates might find positions in:
More information: government institutions and NGOs in policy making and implementation, agenda setting and campaigning HR departments, including incentive schemes, performance assessment and conflict resolution banks, insurances, financial decision making marketing, customer relations, consumer behaviour consulting, management coaching academic research
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MSc Management of Learning

Strategic sourcing of human capital
Are you passionate about learning in the workplace? Do you see the benefits of personal development for both individuals and businesses? Would you like to know more about how knowledge creation can keep companies competitive? Management of Learning is designed to meet the need for organisations to maintain the education and personal development levels that keep companies competitive. This multi-disciplinary programme combines elements from economics, business, human resource management and learning sciences. You learn to think about education in the business environment and explore available solutions to human resource development problems. Guest lecturers from international companies, such as DSM, Philips and ABN AMRO, support our expert teaching staff. You will be challenged to analyse and create solutions for a real human resource development problem.

to understand changing labour markets and their effects on organisations to analyse human resource development and management issues to think strategically and offer solutions based on solid theoretical and quantitative knowledge to discuss on a managerial level
Management of Learning applicants should:

be internationally focused be interested in people have good interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a team have a desire to bring about positive change in the workplace
Course outline
Management of Learning Term 1 1 Economics of Labour Markets and Human Capital Managing Organisational Learning Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis Selected Topics in Strategic HRM Supporting Learning in the Workplace Completing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Organisational Change and Consultancy Theories and Models of Learning Study Coaching
2 3 Term 2 4 5 6
NB. The details of the programme could change; before applying, please check our website for the latest information.
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My masters degree from SBE has provided me with a solid international background to carry out my current job.
Helle Vefald, DSM Business Academy
Career prospects
Management of Learning graduates are highly employable. They understand the learning and development issues companies confront. Your analytical and quantitative skills, coupled with the ability to put these into practice in the workplace, will make you an asset to large or multinational organisations. Graduates have found positions as: human resource managers programme managers learning consultants at international organisations, such as the OECD and the EU large multinationals, such as Shell and Philips consultancy firms, like Capgemini and Accenture governmental and non-governmental organisations
Fast facts
Programme: MSc Management of Learning Language: English Duration: 1 year full-time Start date(s): in September Study load per week: 8 hrs classes; 12 hrs group work; 20 hrs individual study. Total: 40 hours Learning method: problem-based learning; guest lectures; presentations; assignments; papers Assessment method: written exams; papers; group participation; attendance
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MSc Economic Studies

Public and private policymaking through strategic decisions
Economic knowledge is vital when it comes to making policy decisions on an individual, organisational and societal level, be it in the public or private sectors. Economic Studies gives you a broad and thorough basis in economics, as well as the possibility to apply your knowledge according to your interests and career goals.
Economic Studies applicants should be:

curious about economic issues and their underlying forces able to look beyond international borders keen to express their own ideas interested in both the public and private sectors on a strategic policy level interested in one of our specialisations
Career prospects
Economists are the strategic decision makers of the future. As a graduate of Economic Studies, you understand people as well as policies. Graduates have found positions in: consultancy firms government institutions and regulation authorities strategic and human resource management departments the financial sector international organisations, such as the OECD non-profit organisations university and research institutes

The curriculum includes six courses: two foundational courses, one methodological course, two specialisation courses and one elective. The compulsory foundational courses introduce you to the ideas central to all economics. The methodological course focuses on the tools of economic analysis, including data analysis and statistics, case studies and tools for policy evaluation. The specialisation courses focus on more detailed knowledge of the chosen area. The programme is flexible, giving you the freedom to combine courses from different specialisations.
Specialisations Competition and Regulation Public Economics Managerial Economics Social Economics European Economic Policy Global Innovation Economics
Language English English English English English English
Duration 1 year full-time 1 year full-time 1 year full-time 1 year full-time 1 year full-time 1 year full-time
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The economic and financial management focus of the MSc Economic Studies programme has been very useful in my work. Maastrichts Problem-Based Learning method is often used as a learning method for parliamentarians.
Cindy Kroon, The World Bank Institute
Fast facts
Programme: MSc Economic Studies Language: English Duration: 1 year full-time Start date(s): in February and September Study load per week: 8 hrs classes; 12hrs group work; 20 hrs individual study. Total: 40 hours Learning method: problem-based learning; guest lectures; presentations; assignments
Assessment method: written and oral exams, final papers, group participation Optional double degree programme with the Universit Catholique de Louvain for both SBE bachelors graduates and graduates from other universities
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Specialisation

to perform and improve competition policy analysis and judgements to analyse real economic situations and behaviours to assess the implications of competition to propose remedies to competition issues
Competition and Regulation

Influencing the future of competition policies in the global market
Should collusion and abuse of dominance be a thing of the past? Do you want to have a hand in regulating the way companies compete in the future? Do you wish to shape the market and influence the conditions under which it operates? Competition and Regulation provides you with the knowledge and the skills for a career in competition policy or consulting. You will obtain a unique toolkit of econometric and microeconomic techniques and acquire a theoretical background in game theory, industrial economics, auction design and regulation of network utilities necessary to interpret the economic world. You will able to understand the mechanisms behind competition and analyse the behaviour of companies in order to design policies.
Competition and Regulation applicants should:

have an interest in the economic aspect of competition law be able to think analytically like to work independently be keen to put economic theory to work in real-world situations An educational background in microeconomics is an advantage but other disciplines, such as law, are also welcome.
Course outline
Competition and Regulation Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Advanced Microeconomics Market Regulation and Information Economics Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis Human Behaviour and Economic Policy Strategic Firm Behaviour & Competition Policy Completing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Advanced Macroeconomics Elective
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Specialisation

to evaluate whether a public policy issue can be best solved by the market or through intervention from the public sector to evaluate government policy-making and recommendation improvements to identify elements of irrationality in consumer behaviour and possible corrections to these elements through government intervention
Public Economics
People and planet meet profit in an international environment
Are you curious about how we should deal with issues like climate change, international terrorism, democratic transitions, migration, an aging population and social insurance? Do you question whether the market can regulate itself, or whether policy-makers should step in? The Public Economics specialisation provides you with scientific knowledge necessary to tackle important public policy issues in a rigorous way. This specialisation incorporates formal theoretical reasoning, behavioural and experimental examination, and empirical policy evaluation. Your lecturers are all active researchers and experts, publishing in international journals and interacting with governments or international organisations.
Public Economics applicants should:

be engaged in political, social, and environmental issues be curious about the underlying mechanisms of public policy demonstrate a good understanding of quantitative methods A bachelors degree in economics or business economics is helpful, but all disciplines are welcome.
Course outline
Public Economics Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Advanced Microeconomics Political Economy Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis Human Behaviour and Economic Policy Public Policy Evaluation Completing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Advanced Macroeconomics Elective
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Specialisation

to use economic models and theories to understand how business processes work how these processes can be influenced how the human factor fits into these models and theories to allocate tasks among employees to balance long-term relationships with short-term profit the role of ICT, corporate culture and other factors in the decision-making process
Managerial Economics
Economics for real-world business management
Resources are scarce so how do you negotiate with your fellow managers for more money or new staff? How do you select the best candidate from a pool of applicants? How do you reward your workers for good performance, and how do you pay them: per hour or for the products they produce? Managerial Economics is about using economic theories to optimise in-company business practices. In contrast to management studies and uniquely to this specialisation you take an abstract, meta-level approach. You examine problems from a birds-eye view, placing them in the broader theoretical context of the class of problems to which they belong, then connecting them to certain classes of solutions that can be implemented in practice.
Managerial Economics applicants should:

desire to apply economic theories and models to real business be interested in the human factor and economic factors of an organisation aspire to a high-level management role
Course outline
Managerial Economics Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Advanced Microeconomics Negotiation & Allocation Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis Human Behaviour and Economic Policy Economics @Work Completing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Advanced Macroeconomics Elective
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Specialisation
Social Economics
The economics of human behaviour
Are you interested in social issues such as education, work, crime, health, housing and family? Do you want to understand peoples daily decisions from an economic point of view? Social Economics provides you with theoretical and empirical knowledge to carry out economic analyses of how personality and economic forces shape human behaviour. Social Economics addresses the economics of daily life, including performance of schools, labour participation in an aging population, fraud in firms, marriage and divorce, the obesity epidemic and traffic jams. Topics from everyday life are analysed from a theoretical and quantitative perspective, the principles for sound economic policies.
Researchers involved in this specialisation have an international reputation in labour and education economics. The programme is linked to the ROA and UNU-Merit research institutes, various government organisations and large firms worldwide.

to understand the economics of human behaviour to analyse social questions from an economic perspective to advise firms, organisations and governments on issues such as education, labour, crime, housing.
Social Economics applicants should:

have a broad view of societal trends be interested in exploring societal issues from an economic point of view be intrigued by the interplay between psychology, sociology and economics A bachelors degree in economics is an advantage but other disciplines are welcome.
Course outline
Social Economics Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Advanced Microeconomics Economic Analysis of Social Behaviour Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis Economic and Social Policy Research Nature of Human Motivation Completing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Advanced Macroeconomics Elective
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Specialisation

to assess the impact of EU economic policies, particularly those related to globalisation and relations with rising economies in Asia and Africa to define the main challenges and opportunities within the EU about the speed of the integration process in different countries
European Economic Policy

EU economic policy in the home of the Maastricht Treaty
Fascinated by the economics of the European Union? Where better to study than in Maastricht, home of the Maastricht Treaty? European Economic Policy at Maastricht University combines the study of macroeconomic, fiscal, monetary and social policies in a European context.The EU is one of the biggest markets in the world economy. Moreover, the economic policy of the European Union has a profound impact on the lives of its citizens. The specialisation covers the importance of fiscal and monetary policy, labour market and innovation policies, and Europe in the context of globalisation. The programme is connected with Maastricht University research institutes, and with EU institutes.
European Economic Policy applicants should:

have an interest in European economic policy its development, debates and challenges have an interest in both theoretical developments and empirical research have sufficient analytical skills have a working knowledge of macro- and microeconomics be able to work both independently and in teams be organised, self-motivated and open-minded A bachelors degree in economics is an advantage but other disciplines are welcome.
Course outline
European Economic Policy Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Advanced Microeconomics Macroeconomic Policy in Europe Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis Economic and Social Policy Research Growth and Innovation in Europe Completing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Advanced Macroeconomics Elective
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Specialisation
Global Innovation Economics

Making economic globalisation work
Do you worry about the effects of globalisation on developing countries and the environment, or are you enjoying life in the global village? Globalisation has significantly changed the world. Foreign direct investment, international trade and migration have influenced the world economy and pose new challenges for all. Global Innovation Economics provides both a broad overview and the detailed knowledge required for a career in the global economy.The specialisation focuses on links between major problems facing the world today - such as poverty, lack of development, global warming and the financial crisis - and international economics. You will learn to address these issues starting from a broad international and macroeconomic perspective.
The specialisation also provides opportunities for internships and thesis work at UNU-MERIT, a joint institute of the United Nations University and Maastricht University

to understand the economic aspects of important global issues to analyse international economic developments, such as the global recession to understand how globalisation affects corporate strategies and policy to evaluate global economic governance and policies
Global Innovation Economics applicants should:

feel at home in an international environment, think globally be interested in global economic problems want to identify and solve policy problems have a basic knowledge of micro and macroeconomics have analytical skills and the ability to work with numbers
Course outline
Global Innovation Economics Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Advanced Microeconomics International Trade, Technology and Distribution Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis Economic and Social Policy Research Emergence of the Global Economy Completing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Advanced Macroeconomics Elective
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MSc Information and Network Economics

Are you fascinated by new information technologies and how they affect our daily life? Do you wonder how the Internet has affected the way in which firms do business? Do you appreciate the importance of information in the knowledge society? Do you want to find out how information and economics complement each other? Information and Network Economics is one of the few programmes in the world focusing on information and information technology from an economic and business perspective. The programme examines how companies, consumers and government organisations are all challenged by rapid technology developments and how they are affecting our collective and individual behaviour.

to think conceptually about the impact of information technologies on productivity and profitability to understand the economic nature of information and information networks to understand how information affects markets to critically analyse complex economic and business problems to apply theory in innovative and practical ways
Information and Network Economics applicants should:

be interested in a multidisciplinary programme be curious about the impact of new information technologies see business opportunities in technological change want to work in an international environment have an economics background, or at least a strong interest in economic issues
Course outline
Information and Network Economics Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Internet Economics Intellectual Property Rights in a Network Society Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Completing the Masters Thesis Elective Elective IT Performance in Business and Economics Elective
NB. Details of the programme could change; before applying, please check our website for the latest information.
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The unique combination of courses prepared me well to deal with real-life issues and opened up very promising career opportunities for me.
Sren Weber, Accenture
Career prospects
There is a huge demand for specialists who can develop information technology policies and strategies. Your ability to deal with these technologies and understand what they mean for individuals, companies and society is a much-needed skill. Graduates have found positions as: IT consultants business development managers IT Managers policy advisors at governmental and non-governmental organisations consultancy firms, such as Capgemini, KPMG and Accenture large multinationals, such as Shell and Philips IT firms, such as SAP, Google and Business Objects new media and telecommunications companies, such as Vodafone and Deutsche Telecom
Fast facts
Programme: MSc Information and Network Economics Language: English Duration: 1 year full-time Start date(s): in September Study load per week: 8 hrs classes; 12 hrs group work; 20 hrs individual study. Total: 40 hours Learning method: problem-based learning; guest lectures; assignments Assessment method: written exams; final papers; group participation
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MSc Financial Economics

Are you intrigued by what occurs in financial markets? Do you wonder what causes banking crises or the euro crisis? Do you want to know more about the role central banks play? Do you follow the latest news concerning stock markets, derivatives, interest rates, inflation, or exchange rates? Do you want to put this knowledge to good use in the business world? Financial Economics consists of courses in finance, general economics, and quantitative techniques and accounting. This multidisciplinary approach means that students receive both a broad education and the opportunity to specialise. Each specialisation contains three identical obligatory courses, two specialisation courses and one elective. Professors who also work in the financial sector teach several of the courses.
Career prospects
Graduates day-to-day activities include (but are not limited to): managing of share issues and bond issues sell-side analysis working for investment banks, providing advice to the public buy-side analysis working for pension funds, banks and other financial institutions performing economic research in financial research departments risk management involved in granting loans to large companies and hedge funds analysing and offering advice on mergers and acquisitions preparing monetary policy decisions at central banks Graduates have found positions at: commercial and investment banks pension funds and mutual funds insurance companies central banks, ministries, or other international financial institutions More information: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/sbe/master
Financial Economics applicants should:

have a keen interest in financial markets, institutions and the general economy show familiarity with quantitative methods A bachelors degree in economics, business, econometrics or maths is a plus, though related disciplines are also welcome.
Specialisations Asset Pricing Banking Financial Analysis
Language English English English
Duration 1 year full-time 1 year full-time 1 year full-time
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Specialisation

to translate complex financial problems into guidelines for daily investment decisions how well-functioning financial systems work within economies to offer solutions that use economic, financial and econometric skills to make optimal investments how financial assets are priced
Asset Pricing
Determining asset prices and optimal investments
What determines the price of financial assets? How do you allocate investments in order to optimise returns and risk exposure? If these are the kinds of questions you want to answer, you should consider becoming a specialist in asset pricing. Asset pricing is about understanding the factors in price formation of financial assets, including what drives return, risk, correlations and others. In volatile global markets, one can invest in an enormous variety of financial assets with differing risk properties. Financial institutions need specialists in asset pricing because a lot of these financial assets appear on bank balance sheets. Moreover, financial institutions sell products, like mutual funds, whose risk and return behaviour needs to be well understood and managed for clients.
Fast facts
Programme: MSc Financial Economics Specialisations: Asset pricing Language: English Duration: 1 year full-time Start date(s): in February and September Study load per week: 8 hrs classes; 12 hrs group work; 20 hrs individual study. Total: 40 hours Learning method: problem-based learning; guest lectures; presentations; assignments; papers Assessment method: written and oral exams; final papers; group participation
Course outline
Asset Pricing Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 ECB and Monetary Policy Institutional Investors Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis Fixed Income Management Empirical Analysis of Financial Markets Completing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Quantitative Techniques for Financial Economics Elective
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Specialisation

to make intelligent, well-informed decisions and recommendations about financial structures to understand what distinguishes financial institutions from nonfinancial corporations to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of (quantitative) techniques in risk management and derivatives
Banking
An integral approach to successful strategic Banking
Do you see past retail banking, to the diverse opportunities that the banking world has to offer? Are you interested in monetary policy, risk management or derivatives and how they impact real businesses? Then the banking specialisation is ideal for you. When people think of banking, they are usually thinking about retail banking. But the banking world has far more to offer: investment banking, managing risk for financial institutions, derivatives and the effects of monetary policy are just some of the exciting areas this specialisation has to offer. Within the Financial Economics programme, Banking offers you an ideal balance between the broader area of asset pricing and the narrower area of investment.
Fast facts
Programme: MSc Financial Economics Specialisations: Banking Language: English Duration: 1 year full-time Start date(s): in February and September Study load per week: 8 hrs classes; 12 hrs group work; 20 hrs individual study. Total: 40 hours Learning method: problem-based learning; guest lectures; presentations; assignments; papers Assessment method: written and oral exams; final papers; group participation
Course outline
Banking Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 ECB and Monetary Policy Global Banking Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis Fixed Income Management Risk Management Completing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Quantitative Techniques for Financial Economics Elective
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Specialisation

to interpret financial market information and use it to provide advice to the investment public to demonstrate an understanding of how financial markets work to translate the value of debt and equity into financial market prices to develop quantitative investment strategies
Financial Analysis
The first step towards your qualification as a financial analyst
Do you want to develop the skills to interpret financial information and use it to provide valuable investment advice? Do you see yourself in a career as a qualified financial analyst? If youve got what it takes, then the Financial Analysis specialisation can help you get there. A qualification in Financial Analysis at Maastricht University offers a broad approach in finance, economics, quantitative economics and accounting. Graduates are highly sought after by employers. It is also excellent preparation for postgraduate programmes in financial analysis offered by professional associations in Europe and North America, such as the CFA (US/International) and RBA (Netherlands) programmes.
Fast facts
Programme: MSc Financial Economics Specialisations: Financial Analysis Language: English Duration: 1 year full-time Start date(s): in February and September Study load per week: 8 hrs classes; 12 hrs group work; 20 hrs individual study. Total: 40 hours Learning method: problem-based learning; guest lectures; presentations; assignments; papers Assessment method: written and oral exams; final papers; group participation
Course outline
Financial Analysis Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 ECB and Monetary Policy Accounting for Financial Markets Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis Fixed Income Management Empirical Analysis of Financial Markets Completing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Quantitative Techniques for Financial Economics Elective
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MSc Fiscale Economie

The economics of taxation
Do you want to get to the bottom of the Dutch tax system? Are you able to think creatively and analytically? Fiscale Economie will give you a great start, not just in tax law, but also in looking at its impact on producers and consumers. Fiscale Economie is a multidisciplinary programme incorporating an in-depth study of taxation with a strong foundation in economics and law. Its quality is recognised by the Dutch Order of Tax Advisers (NOB). The programme is taught partly in Dutch, ideal for Dutch students or foreign students with a very high level of Dutch who want to work in the Netherlands. The programme gives you a broad academic education in accountancy, finance, corporate and value-added tax, tax management and European tax law. Elective courses allow you to tailor the programme to your interests.

to find strategic and creative solutions to tax problems to analyse the economic effects of taxes on the market behaviour of producers and consumers to use quantitative methods as a basis for strategic tax decisions to give high level tax advice understanding the implications of tax law on an organisations tax strategy to work closely with tax lawyers
Fiscale Economie applicants should be:

passionate about economic and tax issues ambitious to work in taxation in the Netherlands A background in law or economics is desirable but not required.
Course outline
Fiscale Economie Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Tax Accounting and Finance Tax Policy in the International Context Skills Training: Writing a Masters Thesis Elective International Tax Planning and Transfer Pricing Completing the Masters Thesis Elective Writing the Masters Thesis Fiscaal Concernrecht International and European Tax Law
NB. The course outline applies to the September start date at the time of publishing. Details of the programme
could change, or may differ for the February start date. Before applying, please check our website for the latest information.
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SBE acquainted me with the business world during my studies, as I had the opportunity to write my masters thesis at Ernst & Young.
Jurian Pans, Ernst & Young
Career prospects
The demand for qualified fiscal economists outstrips supply, so you will have many job opportunities. Your extensive knowledge of fiscal theories and the ability to apply them creatively to tax problems will make you an asset to both large corporations and small tax consultancies.
Fast facts
Programme: MSc Fiscale Economie Language: Dutch and English Duration: 1 year full-time Start date(s): in February and September Study load per week: 8 hrs classes; 16 hrs group work; 16 hrs individual study. Total 40 hours Learning method: problem-based learning; guest lectures; presentations; assignments; papers Assessment method: written and oral exams; final papers; group participation
Graduates have found positions as:

tax advisors tax inspectors auditors consultants at large multinationals, such as Shell and Philips consultancy firms, such as Capgemini and Accenture tax departments for national governments or the European Commission financial institutions, such as Fortis and JP Morgan
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MSc Econometrics and Operations Research

Applying mathematical methods to economic problems
Do you have mathematical and statistical skills that you want to put to work in a business context? Do you want to learn to forecast economic developments or to create IT solutions to solve production issues? The Econometrics and Operations Research (E&OR) programme allows you to do just that. Econometrics is used in every area of economics, from business and finance to macroeconomics and microeconomics. Although it is a specialised field, the opportunities are endless. There is a huge demand for people with quantitative skills to solve economic problems. In the first block you take two compulsory theory courses with all other E&OR students. From the second block onwards, you pursue your own interests by specialising.
Econometrics and Operations Research applicants should:

have quantitative skills in maths and statistics enjoy problem solving be able to think analytically be able to apply theory to practical problems
Career prospects
Many students of this programme find employment before they have even graduated. The shortage of econometricians means you will enjoy numerous and wide-ranging job opportunities.
Course outline
Econometrics and Operations Research Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Stochastic Processes Elective Skills Training Elective Elective Completing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Writing the Masters Thesis Algorithms in Operations Research and Game Theory Elective
NB. Details of the programme could change; before applying, please check our website for the latest information.
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econometricians researchers financial analysts operations managers at governmental institutions banks and financial institutions insurance companies consultancy firms, such as Capgemini and Accenture
Fast facts
Programme: MSc Econometrics and Operations Research Language: English Duration: 1 year full-time Start date(s): in September Study load per week: 8 hrs classes; 32 hours of individual study and group work. Total 40 hours Learning method: problem-based learning; guest lectures; presentations; assignments; papers Assessment method: written and oral exams, group participation
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Specialisation
Actuarial Sciences applicants should:

enjoy solving economic problems have a mathematical background, especially in statistics be analytical thinkers A bachelors degree in econometrics or economics with a mathematical or statistical focus is preferable but not required.
Actuarial Sciences
Your passport to accreditation as a qualified actuary
Do you look at finance from both a liability and an asset perspective? Do you have what it takes to manage investment proactively while mitigating risks? Actuarial Sciences is one of only three such specialisations in the Netherlands. It incorporates the changing role of actuaries: while traditional actuaries focused on mitigating risks, modern actuaries look at market demand and decide how to optimise return on investment. This requires a balanced view of the interaction between assets and liabilities. Completion of this specialisation reduces the requirements of a follow-up programme offered by the Dutch Actuarial Institute, which gives the formal title of Actuary. This includes taking two courses from the bachelors programme (optional for those that do not want to pursue this possibility). With an official Actuary qualification, you will be in extremely high demand the world over. The programme is also recognized by the German Actuarial Society.
This specialisation is also suitable for people:

working for an insurance company or pension fund who want further qualifications already doing actuarial work who require an official actuarial qualification coming from a non-actuarial field but wanting to specialise in actuarial studies
Career prospects
Most graduates of this specialisation do go on to become qualified actuaries. Given the current shortage of actuaries, there is huge demand so much so that the ABP and AZL pension funds approached Maastricht University with a request to create this specialisation. With this qualification, however, it is also possible to perform any role investigating large sets of data, often in the banking or insurance sectors.

to break financial problems down into smaller components in order to solve them to use a two-sided approach to look at problems from an asset and liability point of view to demonstrate financial expertise in the pension and insurance sectors
Graduates have found positions in:

insurance companies pension funds consultancy firms
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Problem-Based Learning provides excellent experience with team situations, which are an essential part of my daily work.
Bram Smeets, McKinsey & Company
Specialisation
Econometrics applicants should:

have an interest in economic problem solving enjoy a theoretical approach have a background in maths or statistics A bachelors degree in econometrics or economics, or a bachelors degree from a technical faculty, such as electrical engineering or maths, is required.
Econometrics
Fast and accurate responses to economic and financial developments
Are you fascinated by macroeconomic developments? Does asset liability management interest you? Do you want to learn how to predict future financial and economic developments based on your analysis of past patterns? Apply for a specialisation in Econometrics to find out how. The demand for econometricians in todays complex economic climate is enormous. Large organisations need people who are able to manage resources and react quickly and effectively to changes in the market. Industries, banks, insurers, governmental and commercial organisations all need to adapt to market events, manage risks and predict the implications of their decisions quickly. The specialisation focuses on statistical analysis of economic data, finance including financial theory and asset liability management.
Career prospects
This specialisation is great training to become a top analyst. The skills that you will acquire through this specialisation are particularly useful in pension and investment funds where data is used to model how a given portfolio will develop over time.

governmental institutions banking large corporations research institutes, including PhD positions analytical firms

to analyse data using statistical and econometric tools to model future developments based on past data
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Mathematical Economics
Understanding the why behind economic problems
Ever wondered why economic developments play out the way they do? Do you enjoy creating models and theories in order to solve problems? Are you the kind of person who wants to understand the why behind the issue? Then why not consider the Mathematical Economics specialisation? Managers must make decisions about the internal and external organisation of the company and its finances. Mathematical economics can help you do this strategically by using mathematical methods to weigh your options. The Mathematical Economics specialisation uses theory to model abstract ideas and solve real-world problems. The specialisation focuses on Game Theory and Equilibrium Theory, including industrial organisation.

to apply theoretical models to solve business problems to make informed decisions on resources, finances and organisational structure
Career prospects
A qualification in Mathematical Economics gives you the potential to be a top economic analyst. The skills you learn will be invaluable in any industry. The ability to analyse problems quickly and accurately is one shared by the best managers, meaning you also have the potential to be recruited to top management positions in the future.
Mathematical Economics applicants should:

have an interest in mathematical analysis have a theoretical mind A bachelors degree in a related discipline such as economics, econometrics, operations research or maths is required.

analyst firms technical roles senior management in any industry doing a PhD, either to obtain a further qualification or to embark on an academic career
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My time at SBE helped me build a toolkit of analytical methods that has proven extremely useful in tackling complex problems.
Nathaniel Bastian, Health Logistics Professionals
Specialisation
Operations Research applicants should:

have an interest in IT and technology please note that although this is not a programming specialisation, you can choose to take a programming course enjoy problem solving A bachelors degree in a related discipline, such as economics, econometrics, operations research or IT, is required.
Operations Research
Using technology to find solutions
Do you have an affinity for information technology that you want to apply in a business environment? Do you get a kick out of problem solving in fields as diverse as logistics, planning, information management and telecoms? The Operations Research specialisation will help you do just that. Operations Research uses optimisation techniques to solve business and economic problems. You will use computer technologies and programming to reach solutions via such tools as simulations and regression analysis. These tools can be used for a variety of purposes, from organising the logistics of public transport timetables to optimising distribution channels for telecoms providers to maximising efficiency and minimising costs for container companies. The specialisation includes the opportunity to combine an eight-week internship with your masters thesis a unique blend of theoretical research and practical experience.
Career prospects
As a graduate in Operations Research, you will typically start in a technical role, providing support to management in making decisions, growing later into a management role yourself. The internship is a great opportunity to learn on-the-job skills and get a foot in the door of an industry that interests you.

logistics telecoms distribution industries

to use and develop software to find optimal solutions for logistical scheduling problems to give sound advice and finding technical solutions to business and economic problems
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MSc Global Supply Chain Management and Change (VENLO CAMPUS)
Innovative entrepreneurship in the worldwide supply chain

Are you interested in supply chain management processes and how they can be improved? Are you a creative thinker who can innovate to achieve a competitive edge? Do you aspire to set up your own business, or make a real difference to a company that wants to compete in a dynamic, international marketplace? The Global Supply Chain Management and Change programme meets the growing demand for supply chain management experts. A combination of supply chain management, innovation and entrepreneurship, you will learn to manage strategic change projects in the supply chains of global organisations. The programme is taught in Venlo, an entrepreneurial city about 75km from Maastricht. You benefit from Maastricht Universitys outstanding academic resources while applying your knowledge in the regions industrial centre. Links to companies in the area mean you will analyse real business cases and gain practical experience.

to maintain an overview of every link in the supply chain to carry out effective supply chain planning to deal effectively with suppliers, buyers and customers to understand global business issues to identify areas of improvement and driving change processes to work in and managing international teams
Global Supply Chain Management and Change applicants should:

be internationally minded and open to new ideas see the opportunities of change rather than the threats be analytical thinkers with a desire to see theory in practice A background in supply chain management, logistics or business is an advantage but not required.
Course outline
Global Supply Chain Management and Change Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Supply Chain Operations Supply Chain Relationships Skills Training: Project and Change Management ICT Systems and Services Skills Training: Writing a Business Plan Completing the Masters Thesis Business and Supply Chain Strategy Writing the Masters Thesis Methods and Methodology Entrepreneurship and Innovation
NB. The details of this programme could change; before applying, please check our website for the latest information.
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Career prospects
Graduates of this programme have many opportunities. Your business and managerial skills will put you on the fast track to a senior position in a range of organisations, including the project or staff departments of global retail and logistics companies. The programme also stresses entrepreneurship, invaluable if you decide to start your own company.
Fast facts
Programme: MSc Global Supply Chain Management and Change (based in Venlo) Language: English Duration: 1 year full-time Start date(s): in September Study load per week: 8 hrs classes; 12 hrs group work; 20 hrs individual study. Total 40 hours Learning method: problem-based learning; guest lectures; presentations; assignments Assessment method: written exams; final papers; group participation

supply chain managers purchasing analysts logistics managers consultants at large multinationals like Shell and Philips start-ups logistics companies, such as DHL and TNT consultancy firms, such as Capgemini and Accenture
More information:
www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/campusvenlo
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MSc Business Research

Business processes meet academic research skills
Do you want to pursue an academic career, or to specialise in research within business? Do you have a strong academic record, and want to challenge yourself even further? Applying for the two-year masters programme in Business Research will give you the edge. Business Research trains you in the methodological framework needed to perform excellent research. You also gain the practical skills required to publish and review your academic work.
Course outline
Within this programme, you can choose from three specialisations and one special track: - Specialisation: Information Management and Accounting - Specialisation: Marketing - Specialisation: Organisation and Strategy - Special track: Operations Research
Business Research Year 1 Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Business Research Year 2 Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Completing the Masters Thesis Specialisation course Specialisation course Skills Training: Presentation Skills Writing the Masters Thesis Free/methodology elective Free/methodology elective Business Research Design Applied Quantitative Analysis Skills Training: Data Analysis Skills Advanced Quantitative Research Methods in Business 1 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods in Business 2 IB Elective IB Elective IB Elective IB Elective Skills Training: World of Research
NB. Please note that the course outline above is an example. NB. The details of this programme could change; before applying, please check our website for the latest information.
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Just as regular masters students have hands-on experience in companies, we work in collaboration with researchers in the various departments.
Hannes Datta, PhD student
The programme is tailor-made to allow you to focus on your interest areas. Courses draw on the work of our best researchers, offering first class teaching at the forefront of academic research. Our cooperation with top universities worldwide will allow you to dive into different specialisations and follow guest lectures given by international experts. Grants and scholarships are available.
Career prospects
A Research MSc in Business Research offers you two distinct future paths: further study in the form of a PhD and an academic or research career a business career in organisations needing strong researchers

to carry out academic research in business according to the highest standards comprehensive knowledge of the recent literature in your field of interest how to increase the impact of your research
Fast facts
Programme: MSc Business Research Language: English Duration: 2 years full-time Start date(s): in September Study load per week: 8 hrs classes; 32 hrs individual study. Total: 40 hours Learning method: problem-based learning; guest lectures; presentations; assignments; papers Assessment method: written and oral exams; final papers, group participation
Business Research applicants should:

be research-driven be ambitious to have a career as a business researcher or to do a PhD be self-motivated and hard-working A bachelors degree in business or operations is a plus, although other disciplines are possible. Please note that if you already have a masters degree, you may be exempt from re-taking certain content.
More information:
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MSc Economic and Financial Research

Research your ambitions
Want to pursue a challenging international academic career in economic and financial research? Apply for the two-year research masters programme in Economic and Financial Research and start your research career here. The programme prepares you to contribute to research in economics or finance. You will improve your academic writing and learn the stages of the publishing and reviewing process through the academic skills courses.
Course outline
Within this programme, you can choose from four specialisations and one special track: - Specialisation: Economic Theory Behaviour and Computing - Specialisation: Econometrics, Finance and Monetary Economics - Specialisation: Technology, Innovation and Industrial Dynamics - Specialisation: Development and Utilisation of Human Resources - Special track: Econometrics
Economic and Financial Research Year 1 Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Empirical Econometrics 1 Microeconomics 1 Microeconomics 2 Empirical Econometrics 2 Mathematical Research Tools Macroeconomics Financial Markets Research Strategy World of Research
Skills Training: Topics in Computational Econometrics
Skills Training: Experimental Economic Methods
Economic and Financial Research Year 2 Term 1 1 2 3 Term 2 4 5 6 Completing the Masters Thesis Specialisation course Specialisation course Skills Training: Presentation Skills Writing the Masters Thesis Specialisation course Specialisation course
NB. Please note that the course outline above is an example. NB. The details of this programme could change; before applying, please check our website for the latest information.
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It is great to be able to put together a tailored programme based on the particular technical skills that you need.
Olga Skriabikova, The Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market (ROA)
In the first year you will attend high-level courses in economics set to the American standard in content and scope, allowing you to enrol in a research programme in the United States, or pursue an American PhD offered elsewhere, or work internationally. The second year offers a wider choice of tailor-made courses related to the work of the departments best researchers. You will be immersed in a state-of-the-art academic environment closely linked to top universities worldwide. Grants and scholarships are available.
Career prospects
A Research MSc in Economic and Financial Research offers you two distinct future paths: further study in the form of a PhD and an academic or research career a business career in organisations needing strong researchers
Fast facts
Programme: MSc Economic and Financial Research Language: English Duration: 2 years full-time Start date(s): in September Study load per week: 8 hrs classes; 32 hrs individual study. Total: 40 hours Learning method: problem-based learning; guest lectures; presentations; assignments; papers Assessment method: written and oral exams; final papers; group participation

to carry out academic research according to the highest standards a comprehensive knowledge of the recent literature in your field how to get your research published
Economic and Financial Research applicants should:

be research-driven be ambitious to do a PhD be self-motivated and hard-working A bachelors degree in economics, finance or econometrics is preferable, although other disciplines are possible. Please note that if you already have a masters degree, you may be exempt from re-taking certain content.
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Masters programmes overview 2013/14

Arts & Culture* Master in Arts & Culture, with the following programmes: - Arts and Heritage: Policy, Management and Education/Kunst, cultuur en erfgoed (MA)3 - Art, Literature and Society/Kunst, literatuur en samenleving (MA)3 - Politics and Society/Politiek en samenleving (MA)3 Master in Arts & Culture (research), with the following programme: - Research Master in Cultures of Arts, Science and Technology (MSc)1 Master in European Studies, with the following programme: - European Studies on Society, Science and Technology (MA)1 Master in Media Studies, with the following programme: - Media Culture (MA)1 Behavioural & Political Sciences European Public Affairs (MA)1 European Studies, 3 specialisations (MA)1 Globalisation and Development Studies (MA)1 Psychology, 6 specialisations (MSc)1 Public Policy and Human Development, 4 specialisations in Behavioural & Political Sciences (MSc)1** Research Master in European Studies (MSc)1 Sustainability Science and Policy (MSc)1 Business & Economics Advanced Master in Intellectual Property Law and Knowledge Management (LLM, MSc)1 Econometrics and Operations Research, 4 specialisations (MSc)1 Financial Economics, 3 specialisations (MSc)1 Fiscale Economie/Fiscal Economics (MSc)2 Global Supply Chain Management and Change (MSc)1 Human Decision Science (MSc)1 Information and Network Economics (MSc)1 International Business, 10 full-time and 7 part-time specialisations (one of which is in Dutch) (MSc)1 Economic Studies, 6 specialisations (MSc)1 Management of Learning (MSc)1 Public Policy and Human Development, 3 specialisations in Business & Economics (MSc)1** Research Master in Business Research, 4 specialisations (MSc)1 Research Master in Economic and Financial Research, 5 specialisations (MSc)1 Graduate programmes for professionals Euro-MBA1 Executive Master of Finance and Control (EMFC/MSc/RC)4 International Executive Master of Finance and Control (part-time EMFC/MSc/RC)1 MBA (Executive Modular)3 Education Master of Evidence Based Innovation in Teaching (MSc)4 Health & Life Sciences Arts-Klinisch Onderzoeker/PhysicianClinical Investigator (MSc, MD)4 Biology of Human Performance and Health (MSc)1 Epidemiology (MSc)1 European Public Health (MSc)1 Forensic Psychology (MSc)1 Geneeskunde/Medicine (MSc, MD)4 Global Health (MSc)1 Healthcare Policy, Innovation and Management (MSc)1 Health Education and Promotion (MSc)1 Health Food Innovation Management (MSc)1 Mental Health (MSc)2 Biomedical Sciences, 4 specialisations (MSc)1 (within transnational University Limburg, tUL) Psychology, 6 specialisations (MSc)1
Research Master in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience, 5 specialisations (MSc)1 Research Master in Health Sciences, 4 specialisations (MSc)1 Sports and Physical Activity Interventions (MSc)1 Work, Health and Career (MSc)1 Graduate programmes for professionals Affective Neuroscience (MSc)1 Health Professions Education (MSc)1 Law Advanced Master in Intellectual Property Law and Knowledge Management (LLM, MSc)1 European Law School, 2 specialisations (LLM)1 Fiscaal Recht/Tax Law, 2 specialisations (LLM)3 Forensica, Criminologie en Rechtspleging / Forensics, Criminology and Law (LLM)3 Globalisation and Law, 3 specialisations (LLM)1 International and European Tax Law (LLM)1 International Laws (LLM)1 Nederlands Recht/Dutch Law, various specialisations (LLM)4 Recht en Arbeid/Law and Labour, 2 specialisations (LLM)4 Sciences (within transnational University Limburg, tUL) Artificial Intelligence (MSc)1 Operations Research (MSc)1
* Due to a national restructuring operation in the Humanities field, some changes have occurred in our Arts & Culture sector. If you wish to apply for one of the above masters programmes, you will have to select its overarching masters title in Studielink. For more information, please visit www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/fasos. ** This programme is offered as a double degree in collaboration with United Nations University.
Language of instruction:
1 Only in English 2 Part Dutch, part English 3 Available in both English and Dutch 4 Only in Dutch
New initiatives at UM
Executive Master in MRI (MSc)1 The programmes under New initiatives at UM are currently in the process of NVAO accreditation. For more information about these programmes and their expected starting dates, please consult www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/newinitiatives
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